USC Women’s Basketball Advances in NCAA Tournament Amid JuJu Watkins’ Injury

The USC Trojans women's basketball team secured a victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, defeating Mississippi State despite a significant injury to their star player, JuJu Watkins. Watkins, a freshman sensation, suffered an injury during the game but remained on the court to help her team advance to the next round.

Reports indicate that Watkins played through pain, showcasing her dedication and resilience. Her performance, even while injured, was crucial in the Trojans' success. Analysts Andraya Carter and Chiney Ogwumike praised Watkins' effort and called for her teammates to step up in her support as the tournament progresses.

The injury has raised concerns about Watkins' condition for upcoming games, but the team remains focused on continuing their run in the tournament. USC's performance has been a highlight of the March Madness event, drawing attention to the talent and determination of the Trojans' squad.

• JuJu Watkins
• March Madness
• NCAA Tournament
• USC Trojans

Detailed USC star JuJu Watkins suffers season-ending knee injury

JuJu Watkins’ season-ending injury casts shadow over USC advancing to Sweet 16

2 weeks ago

- latimes

Sources: Torn ACL ends USC star Watkins' season

2 weeks ago

- espn

2025 NCAA women's basketball bracket: Schedule, scores for March Madness

2 weeks ago

- ncaa

USC vs. Mississippi State women's basketball recap: JuJu Watkins hurt in Trojans' win

2 weeks ago

- usatoday

USC’s JuJu Watkins sustains season-ending knee injury vs. Mississippi State, will undergo surgery

2 weeks ago

- nytimes

Related issues news

What happened to Juju Watkins?

The USC star suffered a season-ending knee injury during Monday night's women's March Madness game against Mississippi State, the team announced. 'She will undergo surgery and then begin rehabilitation shortly thereafter,' USC said. Watkins tore her anterior cruciate ligament, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Who injured Juju Watkins?

Watkins, a contender for national player of the year honors, was taking the ball up the court on a fast break midway through the first quarter when she collided with Bulldogs' senior guard Chandler Prater. Watkins' right knee buckled awkwardly and she went down hard to the ground, immediately clutching her knee.

What did Juju Watkins do?

Watkins, one of the biggest stars in women's basketball, was streaking to the basket chased by two defenders when her knee bent awkwardly as she planted her right leg, the non-contact injury causing her to crumple to the floor. She grabbed her knee and writhed in pain as her teammates surrounded her.

How did Juju Watkins get injured?

As Watkins drove to the basket on a fast break between two defenders, she was fouled and her right knee buckled as she planted her right leg, causing her to collapse to the floor.

X talks about this news